🌱 Coffee With A Cop Event Today + Weekend Madison Court Block Party

Hi all. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Lakewood Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Beautiful with plenty of sun. High: 74 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories in Lakewood today:

1. Today, Aug. 12, join the Lakewood Police Department for another “Coffee With A Cop” event. The public is welcome to come to ask questions and get to know your neighborhood officers. The event takes place today at 12 p.m. on the patio at Donatos Pizza, 18100 Detroit Avenue. (LakewoodOH)
2. The Lakewood Public Library and Lakewood YMCA are among many organizations participating in this Saturday's Madison Court Block Party: Community Resource Fair. This event will be the fourth and final block part of the 2022 summer season, bringing together organizations and local entities that offer support to the community through resource provision and outreach. The fair will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, at Madison Park in Lakewood. (Facebook)
3. Are you in the market for a new home in the Lakewood area? A 2,564 sq. ft., six-bedroom, 2-bathroom home has just come on the market for $275,000 on Hopkins Ave! Check out this listing, along with four others, at the link. (Lakewood Patch)

Today in Lakewood:

• Learn Thru Play, At City Of Lakewood (9:30 AM)
• 66th Annual New Teachers Luncheon, At Lakewood Chamber Of Commerce (11:30 AM)
• Let’s Share Our Own Poetry!, At Centering Space (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Thanks to volunteer Leah S., the Adopt-A-Spot greeting visitors to Foster Pool at Lakewood Park has looked downright superb this summer. (Keep Lakewood Beautiful via Facebook)
• Come enjoy a cold one for charity at the inaugural StrongFest Beer and Wine tasting event on Aug. 27. The event takes place at the Walter F. Ehrnfelt Recreation Center in Strongsville, about 15 miles outside of Lakewood. (cleveland.com)
• Take a look at what's coming up in Northeast Ohio starting Aug. 12, including Lakewood Alive: presents Spooky Pooch Parade on Oct. 15. (The News-Herald)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.